UK-EU trade reset is an “important first step”

Responding to today’s (Monday) announcement of a new trade reset between the UK and the EU, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said:  

“Today’s summit represents an important first step towards securing a much-needed closer relationship with the EU.  

"Ministers have made the right call by protecting jobs in key industries, such as steel, from being hit by carbon border taxes.  

"And they have made important progress on removing trading barriers to boost British jobs and deliver greater opportunity for young people to work and study in the EU. 

“The Conservatives’ botched Brexit agreement set workers and business back at home and abroad. That's why a reset with the EU is common sense – especially in an increasingly volatile global economy.  

"We are clear – today is just the beginning. Governments on both sides of the channel must continue with an ambitious approach, including a shared commitment to strong employment rights and collective bargaining."